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Why does /usr/share/dict/words contain “manbird” on OS X?

9 pointsby dharnessabout 6 years ago

3 comments

TheAceOfHeartsabout 6 years ago
Since some might miss the comment linking to it, I want to highlight this related question as well: Who or what compiled &#x2F;usr&#x2F;share&#x2F;dict&#x2F;words?<p>According to Wikipedia [1]: &quot;In 1934, the New International Dictionary was revised and expanded for a second edition, which is popularly known as Webster’s Second or W2, although it was not published under that title.&quot;<p>[0] <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;unix.stackexchange.com&#x2F;questions&#x2F;286787&#x2F;who-or-what-compiled-usr-share-dict-words?rq=1" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;unix.stackexchange.com&#x2F;questions&#x2F;286787&#x2F;who-or-what-...</a><p>[1] <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Webster%27s_Dictionary#Webster%E2%80%99s_New_International_Dictionary_(second_edition,_1934)" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Webster%27s_Dictionary#Webster...</a>
ksajabout 6 years ago
I am using the wcanadian-insane wordlist under Linux, and it is also in there.<p>First I thought it would be related to ladybird, which is another common name for the ladybug. But after a few pages of internet meme crap, I discovered manbird is the same as birdman - an aviator.<p>When I think of birdlady, I can&#x27;t help thinking of Kids In The Hall <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=0YwnAdT9I_o" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=0YwnAdT9I_o</a>
bigkmabout 6 years ago
For anyone wondering this is the source dictionary of the look command.